Northampton Saints has announced that the Club is joining the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework. The UN Sports for Climate Action Framework aims to promote action on the climate in the sports sector through leadership, collaboration and ambition – this includes … Continue reading Northampton Saints commit to United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework

After the Lockdown, well done to the Premiership Clubs and BT who have got the show back on the road and given us some great rugby to watch. All fans are out of the habit of going to the game … Continue reading The lockdown fallout: what happens next?

A little about you… Can you tell us a bit about your background? I started playing Rugby Union when I was 6 at Daventry RFC (near Northampton); I got a bloody nose first session and have loved the game ever … Continue reading Interview with Jon Arch, Head Coach at Aldridge RFC

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Warren Spragg, Fylde Rugby Head Coach, who told us about the history of Fylde RFC and how he has helped the club develop in recent years. Even many local people do not know the origination … Continue reading Fylde RFC – Developing and retaining players at a community club

In this issue: Game development feature – Contributions from Fylde RFC and Otley RUFC Q&A with Jon Arch, Head Coach at Aldridge RFC Sponsorship news In Focus – blOKes Clubhouse Directory feature Club news Facilities news Opinion from Dave Swanton Continue reading Autumn 2020 Issue – Rugby Blindside

York RUFC Founded: 1928 Club History The club originally played in the later years of the 1800’s. When the Northern Union was created in 1926, York FC became York RLFC. York RUFC was formed in 1928 – an amalgamation of … Continue reading Club Profile: York RUFC

In such uncertain and unprecedented times, it seems trivial to be discussing the resumption of rugby. More important issues come before sport, yet the resurrection of the sporting calendar is matter of sink or swim for many clubs and organisations. … Continue reading Scrap the cup, review the cap, and protect the Lions: solving the 2020 rugby chasm

By Tom Home Being someone who has had the privilege of working closely with several Greene King IPA Championship clubs, it genuinely infuriates me to think that some of the league’s incredibly talented and passionate teams may not get the … Continue reading Gallagher Premiership: Why I am against ring-fencing

By Dave Swanton Since lockdown I have been as busy as possible, launching my website, writing a few chapters of my book (and having the content of one chapter legally checked!) and taken part in several Zoom meetings about sport … Continue reading Build it and they will come, or will they?

In this issue: Community news – Thank you #nhsheroes Sponsorship news In Focus – SNAP Sponsorship – Lions Sports Academy Q&A with John Pownall, Chairman at Surrey Rugby Club news Funding news Club Profile – York RUFC Facilities news Opinion Continue reading Summer 2020 Issue – Rugby Blindside

Rugby Blindside interview with John Pownall Chairman at Surrey Rugby A little about you… Can you tell us a bit about your background? Expatriate Yorkshireman undertaking missionary work In Surrey for last 40 years. After playing first class rugby in … Continue reading Interview John Pownall, Chairman at Surrey Rugby